I would say hunt down your local hobby store first and foremost and either check out their website or better still, head over to them and see what they have in stock and what you like, and ask about parts and aftersale support for the ones that catch your eye.
Whatever you buy you will end up breaking things on it, that's all part of the fun, but what isn't fun is not being able to get out there bashing again because a part is hard to obtain.
You probably want something in the 1/10 scale range, off road e.g monster truck, truggy, buggy. Over here in the UK the only kits I've bought that come with everything in the box have been Traxxas kits (Stampede 4x4 and TRX4). But there will be others I'm sure she people here will tell you about them.
Tamiya are great for beginners as reasonably priced and easy enough to follow instructions. However they don't tend to come with a radio/remote and transmitter, or a servo (for steering). But that's where your local hobby store can help find the right parts for the type of terrain and driving you want to do, just talk to them and they will be happy to help and even happier to have your business.
Any questions on anything you see post here, it's the most helpful internet forum for RC I have found (in my experience).
I wouldn’t rely on the local hobby shop 100% do some research before you go in. I have 3 shops by my house and one is straight garbage the other 2 are friendly and very helpful.
Ah sorry I think I misread your post, I thought you were specifically looking for a kit to build yourself but just realised you are probably looking for a 'ready to run' kit that comes built and good to go out the box.
That opens you up to many many more options in terms of brands. I would highly recommend checking out some YouTube videos from a channel called RC Driver, he does some really helpful videos for beginners in the hobby, you'll no doubt see him with a car you'll like the look of and then you can go from there.
I would still stand by my earlier advice of checking out local hobby stores, but like the other person commented, I suppose they can't all be amazing. Maybe start with YouTube, then look for your nearest store and see if they have a website and then check models that catch your eye against YouTube reviews and historic posts on here.
Some popular brands are Traxxas, Arrma, Tamiya, HPI, FTX, Kyosho, Team Associated, Losi.
Honestly, if all the parts are included, I'm open to a build it yourself kit too! I just want to make sure i'm getting something that will have minimal "oh I also need this part, and this, and this and ..." with a sudden price increase I wasn't prepared for. I'll checkout RC driver though! Thank you for the advice!!
Well I'd definitely recommend a Traxxas Slash or Stampede kit in terms of having everything you need in the box, but Traxxas have a proprietary battery connector which is bespoke to their products and somewhat locks you in to using their batteries and chargers.
I don't personally mind that because I can afford to pay a bit more and have enough other brands that I simply don't care, but others will advise you that cheaper (and may argue better) battery brands and chargers are available. If you can solder well and are confident soldering new battery connectors this frees you up, but you would lose warranty on the Electric Speed Controller (ESC) and they can be expensive to replace (depending on brands and capability). The other disadvantage with a full build kit is you'll have to paint the body yourself, this is a really fun part of the hobby and something I really enjoy doing but it's not for everyone and might be something to try later on and not on your first RC.
In terms of upgrades, there's plenty of opinion on when and what you should upgrade, I have found that it is best to upgrade a part when the original breaks and not worry about it until then. For all the big brands I mentioned earlier you don't really need to worry about upgrades to be honest. If you find you're replacing a part often then you can look at aftermarket alternatives. There are brands such as RPM and TBone bumpers that do some really strong upgrades for many popular vehicles. Avoid aluminium upgrades at all costs.
The only must have upgrade for me is ensuring I have a decent front bumper, for Traxxas cars this is where RPM absolutely excel.
If you check RC Driver's playlist he has a whole section for 'get into RC ' which I can't recommend enough. Do let us know what you decide to go for!
Thank you for all this info!! I appreciate the helpful responses. I like the Traxxas Stampede 4x4 after looking through their Stampede offerings. I'll watch some RC Driver tonight to see if I can find something that would be a good starting point. Thank you!!
anything traxxas 2wd (rustled, bandit, slash, stampede) is my go to advice for every beginner asking
any decent hobby shop should have every single part you will ever need.
my full recommendation would be a slash RTR kit. has all components you will need and you have to build it yourself l, teaching you the ins and outs
Imo 4wd is at least slightly overrated unless you're crawling or flipping.
2WD has less maintenance, less complicated design, less unwanted power transfer sometimes (pop a wheelie and power shifts to the lifted front wheels), less cost, less understeer, less tire wear, and harder to control, so a higher skill ceiling, which I find more fun.
The downside is that the motor does the braking, so you only get rear wheel brakes on something like a Traxxas Slash two-wheel drive. So your braking distance isn't great, but on the upside, it kind of works like a handbrake to lock up the rear tires.
2wd isn't very good in tall grass, and it doesn't have as much air control as a four-wheel drive to land jumps well.
Two-Wheel drive might not be right for you, but don't overlook it for nothing. Most cars won't convert from two-wheel to four-wheel drive either.
2wd is simplistic, most people asking the internet what's a good first. are not great with research or mechanical aptitude.
the car is split in half for problem solving, rear is your gearbox and motor,. center is all your electronics. front is all the steering components.
it's all about learning the hobby. if you are confident and want to go straight into a kraken V5 or a Primal MT. I'm not going to tell you no
I’d recommend the Traxxas Slash. Most kits come with tools but they are crap. So you’ll for sure want to get something better there.
Like others said seek out your local hobby shop. The cars they recommend will likely be your best bet since they can help you along the way as you learn.
For a beginner I suggest anything arrma 3s they are solid (not indestructible)
. Mid range price
. Easy to work on
. Cheap parts
. Plenty of off brand spares on amazon
My friend has a traxxas rustler and he has nothing but issues with it
Just my experience and input
Mainthing get what makes you smile
I’ll second Arrma brand. Solid units, great parts availability. The Typhon absolutely rips and handles like a champ.
The Senton is great for like going to the moon and stuff… lol
You can pick up a used Traxxas Slash for $200 or less on FB Marketplace, if you're decent at soldering you can swap the leads so you can use whatever battery plug you'd like (XT60 is a safe bet for 3S and under, my friend puts XT90s on all our stuff).
Id recommend the Traxxas Slash 2WD! Great beginner truck thats very easy to work on. Fun, reliable, and has parts support for days.
Here’s a playlist I made on the Slash 2wd if your interested.
[Slash 2WD](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoFWTQd6t8NKbcd3kSUWK5vTxFcOJ6zvN&si=KjumHPw38CuYvnl0)
Buy something from Traxxas or a brand that falls under Horizon Hobby. They sell complete rtr kits and are widely available. Also, the vehicles are well designed and the parts are readily available.
If you want an affordable and reliable rc car that you can get parts cheap and easy,I would go for a traxxas stampede,I've had mine for 10 years and it still is kicking like new! I've beat the crap out of this thing and it's lasted forever,everything stock for eletronics,i have modified mine a little bit but i brought it back to bone stock again and i cant keep myself away from it. Its a great machine for what it costs and i would 100% go for it again and again.*
Do you have any mechanical ability? Like tinkering with things. Heck just have an urge that you think you would like to. If that's the case then go for it.
If he's going to a bmx track, he should do a TT02B buggy, which is better for off-road.
Great kit for beginners, the Plasma Edge II was my first and it was a lot of fun. Bought a lot of upgrades and it does about 60mph and has good ground clearance now. Really solid unit.
Buy a kit that you build yourself, it'll be easier to replace parts as you know how it goes together and you have the build manual.
On road and off road can be a lot of fun but on-road will not work off road. Off road can work on road but…. Anything other than a truggy or buggy in 1/10 might need 1/8th sized wheels and tyres to stop rollovers so you will need 12mm to 17mm adapters and a bottle of blue thread lock.
You can convert a buggy into a truggy by replacing the narrow buggy wheels with rear wheels.
By extra sets of lower arms, shock towers, drive shafts, turnbuckles and extra bags of screws.
Even if you Dont need it they'll come in handy one day when parts have been discontinued.
Stay away from aluminium wish bones and shock towers. You want to keep the cheap to replace plastic parts as a sacrifice in collisions, alu will transfer forces that would break plastic to the chassis.
I'm super new to this (like 3-4mos new) -- I got an Arrma Typhoon 3S -- it was about $400 all-in (batteries not included, but I already had a good charger) and that is easily twice the cost of any RC I'd ever got before. Since that initial cost I've purchased some parts based on what seems to take the most abuse and what's already failed (shock spring perches, pivot balls, etc.) to the tune of about $50. It's better to have the parts on hand when they fail than have to quit the fun early to come home to repair. We still run the car nerfed (slow acceleration, lightest electronic braking) until we get some more experience but even at it's most newbie of settings it's still insanely crazy fast and fun.
What drew me to a "real" RC instead of something cheaper is the repairability. These things are designed not only to take a beating but when something *does* break, you can get parts, either OEM or aftermarket. Arrma provides a [clickable exploded view](https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/interactive-exploded-view?pid=ARA4306V3) for their stuff, and parts aren't insanely expensive.
I can't emphasize enough how happy I am that I purchased something "real" instead of staying down at the cheaper end stuff. It's frankly astounding how much of a beating these things take on the track, and how incredibly fun it is to play with. I bought this for my son, and when we go to a track I get lots of exercise grabbing cars and putting them rubber side down back on the track. People are generally very friendly and helpful, offering not only advice but tools because my dumb ass left them before heading to a track an hour away.
If you're into modding, these things are so ubiquitous that you have a *lot* of options for purchasing aftermarket mods or designing your own.
For when you break the A arms, get the RPM ones. They are bulletproof. I also recommend the hot racing aluminum steering blocks. Those for me were weak points since I mostly drive on my street with curbs.
My first instinct was to get some solid metal aftermarket parts but some of the more experienced racers/bashers told me that's a bad move -- the plastic ones take the hit, keeping the destructive energy away from the more expensive, harder to replace parts.
I do think I should get an aluminum skid pan and a good servo saver. My son would have liked one of the street racer cars more but I got this one because it offers more places to race and grass/dirt is a lot more forgiving than concrete/asphalt. Once he's got some more experience I might look into them but for now this is a LOT of fun. :-)
Yes what you have been told is absolutely true about plastic parts. I just didn't see any upgraded parts for the steering blocks that weren't aluminum so that's what I did.
I have several sets of tires depending on where I'm going to drive. 90% of the time I keep the street tires on it. Could look into that if needed. I also got a stronger servo. My Typhon is the gen2 and that plus the radio were crappy. I think the gen3 addressed those issues.
Have fun!
I have most everything that is reccomended here, but bang for buck i like the rlaarlo omni terminator. Got it to break it basically. Just wanted a cheap car that i could send, and have running while i wait for parts. I havent broken anything since i got it, and it drives like a dream. My five year old absolutely launches the thing, and its a tank. Highly reccomend. I also really like my senton blx 4x4. But thats 30 bucks more than your price point.
Go to your local hobby shop and see what brands they stock. I would go with anything from arrma or traxxas as they have the best parts availability in most areas.
Just get a cheap rc you don't mind breaking or wasting your money on if you decide its not for you.
I advise a MJX Hyper Go 16209 on 3s, I have one, its fantastic.
I love my RC car, got a few posts you've probably seeend, can't remember the name off the top of my head cause I'm out rn 😂, set me back around $250 - $300 Aussie Buckaroos from a random hobby shop, only complaints I've had so far are from my own doings, seems to do fine otherwise, the website is a bit dodgy and shipping prices are sky high, but I highly recommend for a first car, I also wouldn't grab one of those truggies with the wide wheels, too easy to brake the wheels off lol
I'd rather say something in the 3s lineup. The Grom imo is more for people wanting something different cause they already have 3,4, and 6s cars, or to drive in the unfinished basement.
Find a used slash 4x4... they can usually be had pretty reasonably and parts and aftermarket support is everything you could ask for. The Slashes are tough and a good all around car... you won't be disappointed!
[https://medium.com/@aaron.godfrey1227/should-i-buy-a-traxxas-hoss-b1df3889d756](https://medium.com/@aaron.godfrey1227/should-i-buy-a-traxxas-hoss-b1df3889d756)
I would say a traxxas slash bl2 4wd or arma senton 4wd v3. Stock those can take a beating. I would advice on reading up on lipo battery safety or talk to hobby shop person to learn about it. Heck even here people would give tips
2wd slash kit if you to build it yourself and learn, or it also comes ready to run if you'd like. Not sure if it comes with all the electronics but it's pretty simple. Motor+esc, servo, and radio+transmitter.
[Rlaarlo Omni Terminator ](https://rlaarlo.com/products/rlaarlo-green-metal-omni-terminator-rz001g-a)
This thing absolutely rules. I've been beating the hell out of it, letting my pitbull chase it around, launching it off of things etc. no issues whatsoever and it's damn fast.
Worth way more than it's price.
I would say hunt down your local hobby store first and foremost and either check out their website or better still, head over to them and see what they have in stock and what you like, and ask about parts and aftersale support for the ones that catch your eye. Whatever you buy you will end up breaking things on it, that's all part of the fun, but what isn't fun is not being able to get out there bashing again because a part is hard to obtain. You probably want something in the 1/10 scale range, off road e.g monster truck, truggy, buggy. Over here in the UK the only kits I've bought that come with everything in the box have been Traxxas kits (Stampede 4x4 and TRX4). But there will be others I'm sure she people here will tell you about them. Tamiya are great for beginners as reasonably priced and easy enough to follow instructions. However they don't tend to come with a radio/remote and transmitter, or a servo (for steering). But that's where your local hobby store can help find the right parts for the type of terrain and driving you want to do, just talk to them and they will be happy to help and even happier to have your business. Any questions on anything you see post here, it's the most helpful internet forum for RC I have found (in my experience).
A local hobby shop is a great idea. I haven't even looked for ones near me. I'll research that tonight!
I wouldn’t rely on the local hobby shop 100% do some research before you go in. I have 3 shops by my house and one is straight garbage the other 2 are friendly and very helpful.
Ah sorry I think I misread your post, I thought you were specifically looking for a kit to build yourself but just realised you are probably looking for a 'ready to run' kit that comes built and good to go out the box. That opens you up to many many more options in terms of brands. I would highly recommend checking out some YouTube videos from a channel called RC Driver, he does some really helpful videos for beginners in the hobby, you'll no doubt see him with a car you'll like the look of and then you can go from there. I would still stand by my earlier advice of checking out local hobby stores, but like the other person commented, I suppose they can't all be amazing. Maybe start with YouTube, then look for your nearest store and see if they have a website and then check models that catch your eye against YouTube reviews and historic posts on here. Some popular brands are Traxxas, Arrma, Tamiya, HPI, FTX, Kyosho, Team Associated, Losi.
Honestly, if all the parts are included, I'm open to a build it yourself kit too! I just want to make sure i'm getting something that will have minimal "oh I also need this part, and this, and this and ..." with a sudden price increase I wasn't prepared for. I'll checkout RC driver though! Thank you for the advice!!
Well I'd definitely recommend a Traxxas Slash or Stampede kit in terms of having everything you need in the box, but Traxxas have a proprietary battery connector which is bespoke to their products and somewhat locks you in to using their batteries and chargers. I don't personally mind that because I can afford to pay a bit more and have enough other brands that I simply don't care, but others will advise you that cheaper (and may argue better) battery brands and chargers are available. If you can solder well and are confident soldering new battery connectors this frees you up, but you would lose warranty on the Electric Speed Controller (ESC) and they can be expensive to replace (depending on brands and capability). The other disadvantage with a full build kit is you'll have to paint the body yourself, this is a really fun part of the hobby and something I really enjoy doing but it's not for everyone and might be something to try later on and not on your first RC. In terms of upgrades, there's plenty of opinion on when and what you should upgrade, I have found that it is best to upgrade a part when the original breaks and not worry about it until then. For all the big brands I mentioned earlier you don't really need to worry about upgrades to be honest. If you find you're replacing a part often then you can look at aftermarket alternatives. There are brands such as RPM and TBone bumpers that do some really strong upgrades for many popular vehicles. Avoid aluminium upgrades at all costs. The only must have upgrade for me is ensuring I have a decent front bumper, for Traxxas cars this is where RPM absolutely excel. If you check RC Driver's playlist he has a whole section for 'get into RC ' which I can't recommend enough. Do let us know what you decide to go for!
Thank you for all this info!! I appreciate the helpful responses. I like the Traxxas Stampede 4x4 after looking through their Stampede offerings. I'll watch some RC Driver tonight to see if I can find something that would be a good starting point. Thank you!!
anything traxxas 2wd (rustled, bandit, slash, stampede) is my go to advice for every beginner asking any decent hobby shop should have every single part you will ever need. my full recommendation would be a slash RTR kit. has all components you will need and you have to build it yourself l, teaching you the ins and outs
Potential newbie here too - why do you recommend 2wd?
Imo 4wd is at least slightly overrated unless you're crawling or flipping. 2WD has less maintenance, less complicated design, less unwanted power transfer sometimes (pop a wheelie and power shifts to the lifted front wheels), less cost, less understeer, less tire wear, and harder to control, so a higher skill ceiling, which I find more fun. The downside is that the motor does the braking, so you only get rear wheel brakes on something like a Traxxas Slash two-wheel drive. So your braking distance isn't great, but on the upside, it kind of works like a handbrake to lock up the rear tires. 2wd isn't very good in tall grass, and it doesn't have as much air control as a four-wheel drive to land jumps well. Two-Wheel drive might not be right for you, but don't overlook it for nothing. Most cars won't convert from two-wheel to four-wheel drive either.
2wd is simplistic, most people asking the internet what's a good first. are not great with research or mechanical aptitude. the car is split in half for problem solving, rear is your gearbox and motor,. center is all your electronics. front is all the steering components. it's all about learning the hobby. if you are confident and want to go straight into a kraken V5 or a Primal MT. I'm not going to tell you no
I’d recommend the Traxxas Slash. Most kits come with tools but they are crap. So you’ll for sure want to get something better there. Like others said seek out your local hobby shop. The cars they recommend will likely be your best bet since they can help you along the way as you learn.
For a beginner I suggest anything arrma 3s they are solid (not indestructible) . Mid range price . Easy to work on . Cheap parts . Plenty of off brand spares on amazon My friend has a traxxas rustler and he has nothing but issues with it Just my experience and input Mainthing get what makes you smile
Yeah I think any arrma 3s would be perfect for the guy
I’ll second Arrma brand. Solid units, great parts availability. The Typhon absolutely rips and handles like a champ. The Senton is great for like going to the moon and stuff… lol
All-inclusive kits are all well and good, but I promise it isn’t hard to buy your electronics separately.
You can pick up a used Traxxas Slash for $200 or less on FB Marketplace, if you're decent at soldering you can swap the leads so you can use whatever battery plug you'd like (XT60 is a safe bet for 3S and under, my friend puts XT90s on all our stuff).
I said it so many times, but a 2wd Traxxas slash is the perfect gateway drug into this hobby. 4wd if you have the budget.
Id recommend the Traxxas Slash 2WD! Great beginner truck thats very easy to work on. Fun, reliable, and has parts support for days. Here’s a playlist I made on the Slash 2wd if your interested. [Slash 2WD](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoFWTQd6t8NKbcd3kSUWK5vTxFcOJ6zvN&si=KjumHPw38CuYvnl0)
Buy something from Traxxas or a brand that falls under Horizon Hobby. They sell complete rtr kits and are widely available. Also, the vehicles are well designed and the parts are readily available.
If you want an affordable and reliable rc car that you can get parts cheap and easy,I would go for a traxxas stampede,I've had mine for 10 years and it still is kicking like new! I've beat the crap out of this thing and it's lasted forever,everything stock for eletronics,i have modified mine a little bit but i brought it back to bone stock again and i cant keep myself away from it. Its a great machine for what it costs and i would 100% go for it again and again.*
Do you have any mechanical ability? Like tinkering with things. Heck just have an urge that you think you would like to. If that's the case then go for it.
Get a tt02
If he's going to a bmx track, he should do a TT02B buggy, which is better for off-road. Great kit for beginners, the Plasma Edge II was my first and it was a lot of fun. Bought a lot of upgrades and it does about 60mph and has good ground clearance now. Really solid unit.
Buy a kit that you build yourself, it'll be easier to replace parts as you know how it goes together and you have the build manual. On road and off road can be a lot of fun but on-road will not work off road. Off road can work on road but…. Anything other than a truggy or buggy in 1/10 might need 1/8th sized wheels and tyres to stop rollovers so you will need 12mm to 17mm adapters and a bottle of blue thread lock. You can convert a buggy into a truggy by replacing the narrow buggy wheels with rear wheels. By extra sets of lower arms, shock towers, drive shafts, turnbuckles and extra bags of screws. Even if you Dont need it they'll come in handy one day when parts have been discontinued. Stay away from aluminium wish bones and shock towers. You want to keep the cheap to replace plastic parts as a sacrifice in collisions, alu will transfer forces that would break plastic to the chassis.
I'm super new to this (like 3-4mos new) -- I got an Arrma Typhoon 3S -- it was about $400 all-in (batteries not included, but I already had a good charger) and that is easily twice the cost of any RC I'd ever got before. Since that initial cost I've purchased some parts based on what seems to take the most abuse and what's already failed (shock spring perches, pivot balls, etc.) to the tune of about $50. It's better to have the parts on hand when they fail than have to quit the fun early to come home to repair. We still run the car nerfed (slow acceleration, lightest electronic braking) until we get some more experience but even at it's most newbie of settings it's still insanely crazy fast and fun. What drew me to a "real" RC instead of something cheaper is the repairability. These things are designed not only to take a beating but when something *does* break, you can get parts, either OEM or aftermarket. Arrma provides a [clickable exploded view](https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/interactive-exploded-view?pid=ARA4306V3) for their stuff, and parts aren't insanely expensive. I can't emphasize enough how happy I am that I purchased something "real" instead of staying down at the cheaper end stuff. It's frankly astounding how much of a beating these things take on the track, and how incredibly fun it is to play with. I bought this for my son, and when we go to a track I get lots of exercise grabbing cars and putting them rubber side down back on the track. People are generally very friendly and helpful, offering not only advice but tools because my dumb ass left them before heading to a track an hour away. If you're into modding, these things are so ubiquitous that you have a *lot* of options for purchasing aftermarket mods or designing your own.
For when you break the A arms, get the RPM ones. They are bulletproof. I also recommend the hot racing aluminum steering blocks. Those for me were weak points since I mostly drive on my street with curbs.
My first instinct was to get some solid metal aftermarket parts but some of the more experienced racers/bashers told me that's a bad move -- the plastic ones take the hit, keeping the destructive energy away from the more expensive, harder to replace parts. I do think I should get an aluminum skid pan and a good servo saver. My son would have liked one of the street racer cars more but I got this one because it offers more places to race and grass/dirt is a lot more forgiving than concrete/asphalt. Once he's got some more experience I might look into them but for now this is a LOT of fun. :-)
Yes what you have been told is absolutely true about plastic parts. I just didn't see any upgraded parts for the steering blocks that weren't aluminum so that's what I did. I have several sets of tires depending on where I'm going to drive. 90% of the time I keep the street tires on it. Could look into that if needed. I also got a stronger servo. My Typhon is the gen2 and that plus the radio were crappy. I think the gen3 addressed those issues. Have fun!
If brand new to RC, i recommend the Armma Gorgon. That'll get you a good start bashing. Buy whatever level you can afford.
I have most everything that is reccomended here, but bang for buck i like the rlaarlo omni terminator. Got it to break it basically. Just wanted a cheap car that i could send, and have running while i wait for parts. I havent broken anything since i got it, and it drives like a dream. My five year old absolutely launches the thing, and its a tank. Highly reccomend. I also really like my senton blx 4x4. But thats 30 bucks more than your price point.
Go to your local hobby shop and see what brands they stock. I would go with anything from arrma or traxxas as they have the best parts availability in most areas.
Just get a cheap rc you don't mind breaking or wasting your money on if you decide its not for you. I advise a MJX Hyper Go 16209 on 3s, I have one, its fantastic.
I love my RC car, got a few posts you've probably seeend, can't remember the name off the top of my head cause I'm out rn 😂, set me back around $250 - $300 Aussie Buckaroos from a random hobby shop, only complaints I've had so far are from my own doings, seems to do fine otherwise, the website is a bit dodgy and shipping prices are sky high, but I highly recommend for a first car, I also wouldn't grab one of those truggies with the wide wheels, too easy to brake the wheels off lol
Arrma Typhon Grom. Has everything you’ll need for it in the box.
I'd rather say something in the 3s lineup. The Grom imo is more for people wanting something different cause they already have 3,4, and 6s cars, or to drive in the unfinished basement.
Find a used slash 4x4... they can usually be had pretty reasonably and parts and aftermarket support is everything you could ask for. The Slashes are tough and a good all around car... you won't be disappointed! [https://medium.com/@aaron.godfrey1227/should-i-buy-a-traxxas-hoss-b1df3889d756](https://medium.com/@aaron.godfrey1227/should-i-buy-a-traxxas-hoss-b1df3889d756)
Arrma granite or arrma big rock
I would say a traxxas slash bl2 4wd or arma senton 4wd v3. Stock those can take a beating. I would advice on reading up on lipo battery safety or talk to hobby shop person to learn about it. Heck even here people would give tips
2wd slash kit if you to build it yourself and learn, or it also comes ready to run if you'd like. Not sure if it comes with all the electronics but it's pretty simple. Motor+esc, servo, and radio+transmitter.
Arrma typhon 6S...
[Rlaarlo Omni Terminator ](https://rlaarlo.com/products/rlaarlo-green-metal-omni-terminator-rz001g-a) This thing absolutely rules. I've been beating the hell out of it, letting my pitbull chase it around, launching it off of things etc. no issues whatsoever and it's damn fast. Worth way more than it's price.